Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 721 - 19: Top-level Dharma Body, Canghai Cave Heaven, Contest for Quotas_3

Chapter 721: Chapter 19: Top-level Dharma Body, Canghai Cave Heaven, Contest for Quotas_3

Zhao Xing’s Mountain Cat, Gray Lion, and Spiritual Illusion Goat had secured three qualifying spots, allowing him to participate in the Ten Thousand Beast Competition in the entire East Sea region.

As long as he qualified in the East Sea, it meant he had secured a spot to enter the Dragon Court Ancient Land.

The subsequent rankings in the Four Seas competition would only determine which secret realm of the Dragon Court Ancient Land he would enter.

If he left Twin Islands now, the spot would be gone, as it was tied to his position as the Dragon Horse Supervisor, not his personal status.

"Wang Xuan Yi mentioned three locations in his letter: Ten Thousand Beast Island, Dragon Lion Island, and Heavenly Sea Island. He never mentioned staying on Twin Islands."

"He’s hinting that I might be transferred." Zhao Xing looked at the letter in his hand.

It was normal for a superior to send a private letter to a subordinate, but at such a critical time, Wang Xuan Yi’s letter contained a clear hint.

The message was clear: if you have any connections, use them now, or you’ll be transferred from the hard-won Twin Dragon Horse Supervisor position.

"In the last letter, Wang Xuan Yi mentioned the possibility of promotion without relocation. This time, he didn’t mention it at all, indicating someone is secretly plotting to interfere with my promotion."

After some consideration, Zhao Xing reluctantly decided to use the ’Ultimate Skill.’

"Mentor’s Wife!!"

Zhao Xing ran to Yonghua Hall in the Biyou Palace.

"Why are you shouting like this? What kind of manners are these?"

Princess You Ruo was reading a letter at her desk. She raised her head upon hearing the loud yell.

"Mentor’s Wife, someone wants to harm me."

"Oh?" Princess You Ruo put down the letter. "Who wants to harm you?"

"Someone wants to transfer me from the Twin Dragon Horse Supervisor to a strange place and then secretly harm me."

"With your ten years of political achievements, you indeed deserve a position in a more prosperous prefecture. Why do you want to stay in the Twin Dragon Horse Supervisor?" Princess You Ruo asked.

"To enter the Dragon Court Ancient Land."

"You really want to go in?" Princess You Ruo was surprised. "It’s extremely dangerous in there. Why do you want to suffer this? Is it your teacher’s demand?"

"It’s not the teacher’s demand; it’s my own desire. I’ve fought so hard to qualify from Purple Cloud Island. How can I give it up?"

"You’re not a formal Beast Tamer. Even if you go, you may not gain a good ranking."

"The Dragon Court Ancient Land has been developed by our country for many years, with numerous strong practitioners. Even if you go, you may not gain much. Whatever you need, just ask me for it." Princess You Ruo, being close with Liu Tianning at this time, was lenient to Zhao Xing.

Zhao Xing understood Princess You Ruo’s good intentions, but he was no ordinary person.

He knew the secrets of the Dragon Court Ancient Land; he could find treasures others couldn’t and pass through barriers others couldn’t.

The cultivation of the Void Seed and the acquisition of Spiritual Energy items were all reliant on this place.

Seeing Zhao Xing remain silent, Princess You Ruo said, "Fine, I can’t win against you. I’ll speak to Liu Wanliang and have him make a trip."

"Thank you, Mentor’s Wife!"

...

On April 15, the fourth day after Grain Rain.

The Great Zhou conducted a ten-yearly major administrative adjustment.

The scope of the administrative adjustments in the 30th year of the Jingxin Calendar was far greater than in previous years, especially in Chongming Prefecture, affecting over a million officials and clerks. Chongming Prefecture managed many islands.

On April 15, Zhao Xing and the officials from Twin Islands went to Chongming Prefecture City to report their duties.

Sun Shizhao, initially a Standard Fifth Rank, was assigned the position of Judicial Deputy of Shengxian County in Chongming Prefecture after the duty report.

He remained a Standard Fifth Rank, but Shengxian County was a top-tier county. The power of a Judicial Deputy in Shengxian County was far greater than that of a County Magistrate in Twin County.

Sun Shizhao, successfully transferred from Twin County, couldn’t help but weep with joy. In his lifetime, he finally saw the hope of being promoted to a Fourth-Rank official.

Zhao Xing was promoted three ranks, from Standard Sixth Rank to Lower Fifth Rank, remaining the Left Deputy of the Twin Dragon Horse Supervisor.

Tao Anchun, Dong Yuanqiu, Cao Jiang, and Bao Shiqiu were also promoted by one or two ranks.

The officials of the Twin Dragon Horse Supervisor saw little adjustment; only their specifications were elevated.

Now, the directors of various departments in the Twin Dragon Horse Supervisor were basically Fifth-Rank officials.

However, among the Standard Fifth Rank officials, Zhao Xing remained the only one.

After completing the duty report, those like Sun Shizhao, who were transferred on equal level, could rest for a month before assuming their new positions.

Like Zhao Xing, they still needed to undergo the ’National Fate Baptism’ process.

It was still in Tianxin Hall, and the familiar sight of officials lined up was unchanged.

"Minister Zhao Xing, thank you, My Emperor."

"Long live the Emperor!"

...

Coming out of the Chongming Prefecture temple.

Zhao Xing glanced at the panel.

[Name: Zhao Xing]

[Official Rank: Lower Fifth Rank]

[Realm: Pure Essence Realm Perfection]

[Occupation: Minister of Agriculture]

[Qi Fortune: Yan Five]

[Gathering Essence: Fifty-ninth Rank]

[Life Soul: Early-stage Fourth Grade]

[Remaining Lifespan: 500 years]

"When I was twenty-two years old, my remaining lifespan was 478 years. Now, at thirty-four, thirteen years have passed, and my remaining lifespan was only 465 years. After the Qi Fortune baptism, my remaining lifespan became 500, meaning this promotion added 35 years of life."

"I’ve taken the Dragon Whale’s Heart. Within the Fifth Rank official range, my lifespan should not increase anymore." Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Because both the Life Soul and his own realm were higher than the Fifth Rank official level, this promotion and the National Fate Baptism would only increase his Qi Fortune and lifespan.

"Deducting the 200 years brought by the Dragon Whale, considering my actual age, I can at most gain a total lifespan of 762 years within the Great Zhou’s Qi Fortune system, reaching the limit of 999 years."

"At this limit, it won’t be increased by the Fortune Dynasty or common treasures. I’ll have to find another way then."

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